What can I use to ease the pain caused by osteo-arthritis in both knees?
Supplementation with Omega 3 pure fish oil capsules can ease pain as it is an anti-inflammatory fatty acid, 1 to 4 grammes per day can be used depending on the level of pain. Look for high levels of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) such as DHA and EPA, our capsules contain 195mg of DHA and 320mg of EPA. Avoid saturated and omega 6 fats such as sunflower oils, butter and margarine, which can increase inflammation. Studies at Cardiff University found cod liver oil can ease joint pain and may help to repair cartilage. The oil switches off the enzymes that attack the cartilage, so reducing the discomfort of inflammation. A previous study found that people with rheumatoid arthritis who took cod liver oil for a year or more saw such an improvement they cut their painkillers by 60 per cent. The supplement Glucosamine Sulphate, a building block of cartilage, can help repair damage caused by osteo-arthritis. Dr Peter Fischer, a consultant rehumatologist and clinical director of the Royal London Hom
